If you are severe about an concept and want to see it turned into a entirely fledged invention, it is vital to get some form of patent protection, at least to the 'patent pending' status. Without that, it is unwise to promote or market the idea, as it is easily stolen. A lot more than that, businesses you strategy will not take you significantly - as without having the patent pending standing your idea is just that - an concept.

1. When does an idea turn into an invention?

Whenever an thought gets to be patentable it is referred to as an invention. In practice, this is not usually cle...